It’s National Immunization Awareness Month and back-to-school time! The Caring Foundation of Texas is providing free immunizations through their signature Care Van® program in August across Texas.
What you need to know:
- No appointment needed
- Please bring most complete immunization/shot records with you
- Child must be accompanied by parent or guardian
- Your child is eligible if he or she does NOT have insurance, has insurance that does not cover certain vaccines (underinsured), has Medicaid, or is American Indian/Native American or Alaskan Native
Families are invited to visit these community outreach events to receive immunizations:
Dallas-Fort Worth
8/10/19 9 a.m.-1 p.m., ISD–Lively Rec. Center, 901 N. O’Connor Rd., Irving
8/11/19 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Saint Barnabas Church, 1200 W. Belt Line Rd., Richardson
8/12/19 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1200 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington
8/13/19 5 p.m.-7p.m., Forney First United Methodist Church, 414 Broad St., Forney
8/14/19 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Blalack Middle School, 1320 Peters Colony Rd., Carrollton
8/15/19 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Forest Meadow Junior High, 9373 Whitehurst Dr., Dallas
8/17/19 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Barbara Bush Middle School, 515 Cowboys Way, Irving
8/17/19 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave. Dallas
8/20/19 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 S. Clark Rd., Duncanville
8/22/19 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Lawson Early Childhood Center, 500 Dowell St., McKinney
8/26/19 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Garland Student Services Center, 720 Stadium Dr.,Garland
8/27/19 5 p.m.-7 p.m., David Burnet Elementary, 3200 Kincaid Dr., Dallas
Houston area
8/8/19 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Galena Park ISD, 625 Uvalde Rd., Houston
8/12/19 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Northline Elementary, 821 E. Witcher Ln., Houston
8/13/19 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Spring Woods High School, 2045 Gessner Rd., Houston
8/13/19 10 am-12 p.m. Mexican Consulate, 4506 Caroline St., Houston
8/15/19 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Val Janke Fire Training Center, 8030 Braniff St., Houston
8/16/19 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Klein Intermediate, 4710 W. Mt. Houston Rd., Houston
8/20/19 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Spring Forest Middle School, 14240 Memorial Dr., Houston
8/21/19 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Salvation Army Center (Alief), 7920 Cook Rd., Houston
8/22/19 3:30p.m.-6 p.m. Second Baptist Church, 10501 Muscatine St., Jacinto City
8/28/19 3:30p.m.-5:30 p.m. Memorial Assistance Ministries, 1625 Blalock Rd., Houston
8/31/19 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Surgery Specialty Hospital of America 4301 Vista Rd., Pasadena
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About the Care Van Program
Established in 1991, the Caring Foundation of Texas is a 501(c)3 organization, funded by community contributions, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants and in-kind donations. The foundation's signature program is the Care Van® Program which provides access to immunizations, oral care and health education for uninsured and medically underserved children at no cost to their families. "Care Vans" are uniquely designed to eliminate barriers that commonly prevent children from receiving on-time, age-appropriate immunizations and dental care in traditional health care settings. Care Vans travel to schools, churches, shopping malls and community events to conduct health outreach services. Additionally, through extended health education collaborations, the Care Van Program helps provide health, hygiene and wellness education for children and adolescents. The program focuses on preventative health initiatives to foster healthier lifestyles for Texans.